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The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the Youth Mental Health Fund, aimed at enhancing mental health services for young people across the country. The initiative, led by the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Ya’ara Saks, invites community organizations to apply for funding to improve access
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On November 16, 2024, Ministers Dan Vandal, Gary Anandasangaree, and Patricia Hajdu issued a statement in Ottawa, Ontario, on the traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, to commemorate Louis Riel Day. This day marks the 139th anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel, a prominent Métis leader known for his roles in
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The Government of Canada has announced funding to enhance access to justice services in both English and French across Ontario. The funding, totaling $68,589 for the year 2024-2025, is allocated to Collège La Cité. This initiative is part of the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund,
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The Government of Canada has announced measures to ensure the continuation of benefits and services in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption. Canadians are encouraged to set up a My Service Canada Account (MSCA) and enroll in direct deposit to avoid delays in receiving benefits. This step is
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The Canadian government has referred Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-358 back to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for reconsideration. This decision, made by the Governor in Council, follows concerns about competition in the retail Internet services market, particularly regarding access to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) services in Ontario and Quebec. The
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The Government of Canada has mandated the closure of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. following a national security review. This decision was announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, citing national security concerns related to the operations of ByteDance Ltd., TikTok's parent company, in Canada. The
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The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued a statement in recognition of National Francophone Immigration Week. This marks the 12th edition of the event, which is themed 'Our Heritage for Tomorrow.' The week is intended to acknowledge the contributions of Francophone immigrants to Canada&
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The Government of Canada has introduced draft regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector. These regulations propose a cap-and-trade system to limit emissions to 35% below 2019 levels. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to address climate change and is expected to
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. These appointments are part of a process established in 2016, which focuses on transparency and merit. Appointments Announced: * Scott N. Latimer: Previously a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton,
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The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, concluded its operational season on October 22, 2024. The station, which opened on June 21, 2024, provided search and rescue services throughout the boating season in the areas of Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, and Whale
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Glace Bay and Shawinigan have returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia, after a four-month deployment in the Baltic Sea. The ships were part of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) under Operation REASSURANCE, a mission supporting NATO's deterrence and defense measures.
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has granted Google a five-year exemption from the Online News Act, allowing the company to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations. This decision follows Google's application for exemption in June 2024, which was subject to a public consultation process